by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a BAC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how BAC measures up.
BAC is ranked #2,306 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within North Carolina, it ranks #101 of 124 for value.
These BAC majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Humanities | #85 of 106 |
| Liberal Arts | #283 of 345 |
| Accounting / Finance | #351 of 494 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #361 of 425 |
| Sports Management | #366 of 492 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #395 of 473 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | #395 of 473 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #529 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #529 of 638 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #559 of 678 |
Below is the detailed BAC value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Belmont Abbey College is ranked #45 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #101 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the BAC financial aid page to be sure.
Belmont Abbey College is ranked #2,306 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Belmont Abbey College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at BAC costs about $24,844. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $99,376 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $34,894 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,639 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $24,844 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $99,376 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the BAC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a BAC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $139,576 | — | — |
| All Students | $99,376 | #2,306 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $98,556 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $139,576 | — | — |
| All Students | $99,376 | #101 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $98,556 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at BAC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,985 |
| $30K–$48K | $21,339 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,173 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,325 |
| Over $110K | $25,375 |
About 98% of BAC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,759 per year. Get more details on the BAC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average BAC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.